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Battle for the Falklands (2) - Naval Forces

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - Post World War II

MSRP old price: $17.95


Product Info

Title
Battle for the Falklands (2) - Naval Forces
Publisher
Category
Author
Adrian English, Anthony Watts
Publish Year
2001
Pages
40
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147343575
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA134
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA134

Description

In the early hours of the chilly late-autumn morning, April 2 1982, substantial forces of Argentine Marines, with heavy naval and air support, had invaded the Falkland islands, quickly and almost bloodlessly overwhelming a token garrison of Royal Marines. The following day Argentine forces also invaded the Falklands dependency of South Georgia, forcing the garrison of just 22 Royal Marines to surrender – though not before they had inflicted disproportionately heavy losses on their attackers. In this companion to Men-at-Arms 133 & 135 Adrian English and Anthony Watts examine the naval forces of both sides who fought in the battle for the Falklands.